Time running out for Nevada judicial appointment supporters

Sep. 20, 2010

Written by

Doug McMurdo
Las Vegas Review-Journal

LAS VEGAS -- With residents polling against the measure and time running out, Irwin Molasky of Nevadans for Qualified Judges calls it crucial for voters to understand a November ballot question that seeks to change how people become judges in Nevada.

"We have to get our act together," said Molasky, vice chairman of the group.

Currently, Molasky said, anyone can run and the overwhelming majority of voters have no idea about the qualifications of judicial candidates. He compared the process to people voting for who has the best campaign sign. ...